How far is Lake George, NY from Piermont, NY?
The driving distance from Lake George, NY to Piermont, NY is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York state, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake George and Piermont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake George and Piermont.
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Start on Lower Amherst Street
7 m · 8 sec · Lower Amherst Street
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Turn left onto Canada Street
1 km · 2 min · Canada Street
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Continue on State Route 9
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 9
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Turn right
1751 ft · 27 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1358 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
52.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
12.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W: Nyack, South Nyack
1057 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight left onto Route 59
2167 ft · 40 sec · Route 59
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Turn right onto South Highland Avenue
890 ft · 17 sec · South Highland Avenue
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Turn straight onto Hillside Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
57 m · 17 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Ash Street
1024 ft · 52 sec · Ash Street
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Continue on Ash Street
25 m · 4 sec · Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake George and Piermont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lake George and Partly Cloudy near Piermont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake George to Piermont?
The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Lake George and 95.2 miles from Piermont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.89 one way or $59.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake George and Partly Cloudy near Piermont.
Stop Ideas Near Catskill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catskill.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake George and Piermont. Straight-line distance: 165.07 mi (265.65 km).
#1 Lake George
Town in Warren County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,401 |
| Coordinates | 43.4261800, -73.7123400 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piermont
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,527 |
| Coordinates | 41.0420400, -73.9181900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piermont (-73.91819, 41.04204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $33.48 | $66.96 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $36.17 | $72.33 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $43.74 | $87.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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